Handbook of QS-9000 Tooling and Equipment Certification R-265

This book covers reliability and maintainability requirements, including many new requirements above and beyond QS-9000. This book offers guidance to tooling and equipment manufacturers wishing to become certified.

The Handbook of QS-9000 Tooling and Equipment Certification presents an overall picture of the quality and reliability processes and provides the methods and techniques necessary to obtain QS-9000TE registration. In addition, the book advocates a partnership between manufacturers and users to encourage harmonization in the industry. With useful tables, diagrams, and checklists, the book can also be used as a training manual.

Chapters cover:

• QS-9000/TE Supplement Background and Certification
• Basic Elements of Reliability and Maintainability
• Design Review
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Quality Function Deployment
• Reliability Testing
• Life Cycle Cost
• Diagnostics
• Reliability Improvement Methods

A valuable reference for engineers and quality managers working in tooling as well as equipment manufacturers who supply the automotive industry.